Help help: I started cutting myself but I stopped now I started again, should I tell a doctor, my mom or just keep it to myself and hope i stop without help? - Help.com

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Tell a doctor and your mom immmediately!

Hello, thank you for reaching out. It must have been hard but I applaud your courage. It would be a wise decision to get help now, as you know it is easy to start up again once you have stopped.

Talking to a therapist may help you recognize triggers, and help you find other methods of coping to your conflicts in life. Sometimes cutting turns into an addiction quite quickly. It is best that you seek help for this.

Do not feel ashamed and I want to let you know that your actions are because you are hurting emotionally and do not know how to deal with conflict and pain emotionally, this does not make you less of a person and it certainly does not make you weak.

You are very strong for recognizing that you have a problem and you need a solution to this problem that you are not capable of achieving on your own. It takes great courage to see that, and I admire your willingness to seek help. Stay strong, take each day as it comes and set backs are not set ups for disappointment, they are stepping stones so that you can take steps towards a positive healthy life.